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Carolina Reaper Super-Hot Pepper Seeds
Carolina Reaper Super-Hot Pepper Seeds grow the world’s hottest certified pepper, holding the Guinness World Record with an incredible 1,569,300 Scoville Heat Units. Developed in South Carolina, this super-hot variety is a cross between a Ghost Pepper and a red Habanero, producing bright red, gnarled pods with the signature scythe-like tail that makes the Carolina Reaper instantly recognizable.
Despite its extreme heat, the flavor is surprisingly complex, offering fruity citrus notes with subtle chocolate-cherry undertones before the intense burn takes over. Mature peppers reach about the size of a ping-pong ball and grow on vigorous, tall plants that can reach up to 5 feet in height. These peppers require warm temperatures and bottom heat for successful germination, along with patience and caution during handling.
For growers seeking maximum heat, dramatic garden interest, and a pepper with true world-record credentials, the Carolina Reaper remains unmatched. Ideal for hot sauce, powder, or any recipe where extreme heat is the goal.
Days to Maturity: 95
Sow Method: Start Indoors
Sowing Depth: ¼ Inch
Plant Spacing: 14–18 Inches
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Height: 5 Feet
Fruit Size: 1–3 Inches
Scoville Scale: 1,569,300 SHU
Catalog Page: 58